Interesting article

[rustee2011]

Hi
I just found this interview with Dr Richard K Bernstein. What I found really interesting is that he aims to get his patients below 5% for their normal sugar levels....anyway here's the link

http://www.diabetesdaily.com/edelma...nstein-on-low-carb-diets-treatments-politics/

 

[Robster65]

Sounds like he advocates eatign virtuall no carbs at all in order to acheive it. Not sure I'd want to be so restricted. But if it works and someone is happy to do it, then I presume it's ok.🙂

He also has some strong opinions about pumps and a few other things. I'm always suspicious of people who hold strong opinions about almost everything that goes against the norm. It seems like they have an agenda.

Rob

 

[Northerner]

Bernstein is well known for advocating rather extreme low-carbing and HbA1c targets. Whilst this may work for some people, it is too extreme for many and the targets highly unlikely to be achievable in my opinion, especially for people on insulin where such a low HbA1c would more than likely indicate an unacceptable number of low blood sugars, repsresenting a very high risk.

The concept of reducing carbs clearly makes a lot of sense, since carbs most readily convert to glucose in the blood, but this should be achieved by 'managing' carbs i.e. using a test meter to discover what level of carbs a person can tolerate and maintain a good all round blood sugar level. It should be borne in mind that many people will still need medication even if they cut out carbs altogether and no-one should feel they have 'failed' should this be the case. Knowledge, common sense and moderation are the keywords, I think, especially learning how you as an individual can manage your diabetes well. By all means read ideas such as Dr Bernstein's so you can gain a full picture of the scope of what might be possible, but as Rob said, if claims seem extreme then treat them with a pinch of salt. 🙂